MFA is a national 501(c) 3 nonprofit charity started in 1997 by David Spilker. The Meningitis Foundation of America strives to keep the lines of communication, open for the public to learn about this terrible...

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How is the virus spread? Enteroviruses, the most common cause of viral meningitis, are most often spread through direct contact with respiratory secretions (e.g., saliva, sputum, or nasal mucus) of an infected person. This...

What exactly is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the lining which surrounds the brain. The disease should not be confused with encephalitis which is inflammation of the brain itself. How many types...

Most people who get meningitis and septicemia survive, often without any after effects, but sometimes these diseases cause a range of disabilities and problems that can alter people’s lives. After effects may be temporary...

Diagnosis Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. If symptoms occur, the patient should see a doctor immediately. All types of meningitis are diagnosed by growing bacteria from a sample of the infected person’s spinal...

SYMPTOMS The symptoms for all types of meningitis are often the same. It is difficult if not impossible to diagnose the type of meningitis a person may have without having the proper medical procedure....

When meningitis strikes, it can be confusing and difficult to identify the symptoms because they are very similar to symptoms one would experience having the flu or a cold. This Understanding Meningitis section is...

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Our mission is to support sufferers of meningitis and their families through support groups, advocate for advanced research for the prevention and the long term effects of various meningitis strains as well as facilitating programs to educate the public and medical community.

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Striving to be the USA’s leader in meningitis support by promoting awareness, offering education as well as proactive vaccination guidance.

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MFA is the first and original national 501(c) 3 meningitis nonprofit charity started in 1997 by David Spilker. The Meningitis Foundation strives to keep the lines of communication open for the public to learn about this terrible disease. Our National Secretary Caroline Petrie speaks to thousand of people who call in with questions regarding questions and concerns whether it be proactive vaccination guidance or after care and support from contracting the various forms of Meningitis. Your donation allows us to reach out mostly by telephone and the other forms of communication to Educate – Vaccinate – Eradicate .

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